Scam on Torbay parking machines

Tuesday, 29 July 2025 10:00

By Chris Collman

Torbay Councils Parking team found a number of QR code stickers on some parking machines in Torbay, which are fake and will not pay for your parking.

These are fake QR codes, and will not take you to the Ringgo app to pay for parking. Please use the official Ringgo app on your mobile phone, and the dedicated number code for the parking location.

The team have been checking all the machines in the area and removing any stickers they have found, but if you find any before them, please report it to us by emailing parking@torbay.gov.uk

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